Finger bandage method

Mastering first aid knowledge is essential common sense for everyone, because when people have accidents, timely first aid can help them save their lives. Many times people's bodies may be bumped or scratched. At this time, people need to bandage the wound with a bandage to prevent infection. There are many ways to bandage fingers. Let me tell you in detail about each method.

1. Commonly used bandage dressing methods:

1. Circular bandage method. Used on smaller or cylindrical parts of the limbs, such as hands, feet, wrists and forehead, and also used at the beginning of various bandages. With the bandage rolled upward, hold it with your right hand and unfold it about 8 cm. Use your left thumb to fix the head of the bandage to the area to be bandaged. Use your right hand to bandage the area in a continuous circular pattern. The number of rolls depends on the needs. Fix the end of the bandage with a twisted cloth.

2. Spiral bandage method. Used for parts with approximately equal circumference, such as upper arms, fingers, etc. Starting from the distal end, first wrap two rolls in a circular pattern, then spirally wrap at a 30° angle toward the proximal end, with each roll overlapping the previous roll by 2/3, and secure the end with adhesive tape. In the case of emergency lack of bandages or temporary splints, the weekly bandages do not cover each other, which is called the serpentine bandage method.

3. Spiral fold bandage method. When used on parts of body with different circumferences, such as forearms, calves, thighs, etc., start with two circular bandages, then spiral bandages. Then press the center of the top of the tape with the thumb of one hand, and use the other hand to fold the tape downward from this point, covering the front 1/3 or 2/3 of the circumference. Each fold should be arranged neatly in a straight line, but each fold should not be at the wound or bony prominence.

4. "8" shaped bandaging method. Used for bandaging and fixing clavicle fractures in shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle and other joints. Taking the elbow joint as an example, first apply 2 rolls of circular bandage in the middle of the joint. The bandage is first wrapped around the top of the joint, then around the flexion side to the bottom of the joint, around the dorsal side of the limb to the flexion side of the limb, and then around the top of the joint. Repeat this process in an "8" shape to bandage the joint up and down. Each roll overlaps the previous roll by 2/3. Finally, apply 2 rolls of circular bandage above the joint. The adhesive tape fixed reverse bandaging method is used for the top of the head, fingertips and limb stumps. It is a series of left and right or front and back reverse bandaging. After all the bandaged parts are covered, apply circular bandage for two weeks).

Second, the precautions for bandaging are:

1. The wound at the bandaged site must be covered with sterile or clean dressings. The injured person should be in a comfortable position and pay attention to maintaining the functional position of the limbs.

2. Choose a bandage of appropriate width according to different limbs. When bandaging, bandage from the distal end of the limb to the proximal end to promote venous blood return.

3. When bandaging, you should first wrap it around the circle twice to fix the starting point. Each subsequent circle should have uniform pressure and moderate tightness. If it is too loose, it will easily fall off, and if it is too tight, it will easily affect blood circulation.

4. When bandaging, it is best to expose the extremities (such as hands, feet, fingers, toes) to facilitate observation of the blood circulation of the limbs.

5. Each circle of the bandage should be wrapped with half the width of the previous bandage to fully fix it. The bandage should be in a straight line as it goes back and forth and across.

6. After bandaging, wrap it in a circle twice again, and then use adhesive tape or tear off the end of the bandage and tie a knot to secure it. The fixation site should be retained on the outside of the limb and should not be left on wounds, bony prominences or areas that are easily subjected to pressure.

7. When removing a bandage, first loosen the knot or remove the tape, and then loosen the bandage alternately. In an emergency or when the bandage is soaked and dried by wound secretions, you can cut the bandage with scissors.